burd Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 it appears we are all happy with mediocrity... if this had happened in the late 90's blais woulda been canned. Were you living in Mongolia at the time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 it appears we are all happy with mediocrity... if this had happened in the late 90's blais woulda been canned. Cue the scene from Tommy Boy: Frankly, son, I'm at a loss for words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 it appears we are all happy with mediocrity... if this had happened in the late 90's blais woulda been canned. I lost my credibility long ago--you just lost the last of yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald joker Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 refresh my memory, was blais canned after the 01-02 disaster? No, he took a job with the Columbus Blue Jackets as the assistant coach if I'm remembering right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 No, he took a job with the Columbus Blue Jackets as the assistant coach if I'm remembering right Two years after that season..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald joker Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Two years after that season..... Okay I guess I wasn't remembering completely right lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Someone needs to get Rocco a girl friend (if he doesn't have one) or do something to change his luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Someone needs to get Rocco a girl friend (if he doesn't have one) or do something to change his luck He just cannot finish. I think he needs to stop being so hard on himself. Just go out there, play, have fun with your teammates and things will work out much better. Of course, being trapped in Hak's "business-like, structured system" doesn't help either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 no team in program history has lost four or more in a row and has gone on to win the national champship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfhockey Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I wish they would quit talking how this hockey is a business.... just go out and have fun...lots of business goes in in the nhl... just lighten up and have fun... look at the gaypher football program... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I wish they would quit talking how this hockey is a business.... just go out and have fun...lots of business goes in in the nhl... just lighten up and have fun... look at the gaypher football program... College hockey should not be run like the NHL....or the AHL.......or even the ECHL. Most of these guys will never make it past the ECHL. They are here to get an education and play hockey while doing it. Keep the game and practices fun and expect good grades and good behavior in return. That would suit this team much better than the "structured, business-like" approach Hakstol has put in place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 College hockey should not be run like the NHL....or the AHL.......or even the ECHL. Most of these guys will never make it past the ECHL. They are here to get an education and play hockey while doing it. Keep the game and practices fun and expect good grades and good behavior in return. That would suit this team much better than the "structured, business-like" approach Hakstol has put in place. Agreed 100%. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxhockeyfan11 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 College hockey should not be run like the NHL....or the AHL.......or even the ECHL. Most of these guys will never make it past the ECHL. They are here to get an education and play hockey while doing it. Keep the game and practices fun and expect good grades and good behavior in return. That would suit this team much better than the "structured, business-like" approach Hakstol has put in place. Wait a second, so the guy who calls for the coach to be fired for not bringing a national championship to the school wants him to lighten up and drop the business-like approach? Good grades, check. Good behavior, mostly a check. He's graduating his kids and if you've ever met any of them they're having fun. You seem to be contradicting yourself with your posts. By the standards you just posted he's doing a great job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Wait a second, so the guy who calls for the coach to be fired for not bringing a national championship to the school wants him to lighten up and drop the business-like approach? Good grades, check. Good behavior, mostly a check. He's graduating his kids and if you've ever met any of them they're having fun. You seem to be contradicting yourself with your posts. By the standards you just posted he's doing a great job. I was going to say the exact same thing! Fire Muss, duck and bunny lemmings blindly supporting Hakstol, unacceptable to not win an NCAA title by now, greatest facility in the world, fans deserve better, I won't sit back and watch academics and athletics suffer at "my alma mater"...now it's hey, lighten up and have some fun, it's only a game? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxforce19 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I was going to say the exact same thing! Fire Muss, duck and bunny lemmings blindly supporting Hakstol, unacceptable to not win an NCAA title by now, greatest facility in the world, fans deserve better, I won't sit back and watch academics and athletics suffer at "my alma mater"...now it's hey, lighten up and have some fun, it's only a game? Agreed! Call me crazy, but I'm going to guess all those boys find winning fun. Suggesting they're not having fun is just crazy talk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Wait a second, so the guy who calls for the coach to be fired for not bringing a national championship to the school wants him to lighten up and drop the business-like approach? Good grades, check. Good behavior, mostly a check. He's graduating his kids and if you've ever met any of them they're having fun. You seem to be contradicting yourself with your posts. By the standards you just posted he's doing a great job. I was going to say the exact same thing! Fire Muss, duck and bunny lemmings blindly supporting Hakstol, unacceptable to not win an NCAA title by now, greatest facility in the world, fans deserve better, I won't sit back and watch academics and athletics suffer at "my alma mater"...now it's hey, lighten up and have some fun, it's only a game? It's nice that you guys are enjoying yourselves on here. It's funny, but if that floats your boat, who am I to judge? First, I have never said that Hak should be fired. I have however, criticized him when I felt it is warranted. For example, I don't think treating college-age hockey players like the paid professionals at the next level necessarily gets the most out of them. A high-tempo game emphasizing team speed and skill coupled with a team-wide dedication to playing stingy defense to support your netminder (sounds like a certain Hockey East team we have trouble with in the NCAA tournament, doesn't it?) would (IMHO) work better than this dump and chase, cycle-cycle-cycle game that Hakstol stubbornly sticks will no matter what. And if some people on here don't like to see that posted here, then so be it. Second, my criticism of Hakstol's "business-like" approach is based on the idea that if your team plays too tight and is not loose enough, they will be too afraid to commit errors on the ice and then won't use their creativity and skills to make things happen (i.e., we better not crash the net because we might *gasp* give up some shots on goal on the other end). That was evident on Saturday night in Omaha and it was evident last weekend at home vs. St. Cloud. And it's been pointed out by other posters on this forum over the years (the ones that don't mind being bashed for it, that is). How that translates into me wanting Hak fired is puzzling. Third of all, I am far from the only poster to be calling for Mussman to be fired and for Hakstol to make in-game strategic adjustments to improve our chances of winning. And yes, UND is my alma mater and I am proud of it. And, as an alumnus, a Champions Club member and a season ticketholder to football and hockey, I will continue to speak out when I believe it is necessary. And again, if that rubs some of you the wrong way, too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'd like them to go out and just do their own thing once - even let them pick their own lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 . And again, if that rubs some of you the wrong way, too bad. Just for the record, I have met Fightingsioux4life and I find him to be a good guy... Continue with our previously scheduled argument… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Agreed! Call me crazy, but I'm going to guess all those boys find winning fun. Suggesting they're not having fun is just crazy talk. Winning Sucks... :) Wait, what? I have been a Vikings fan too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxforce19 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'm currently arguing with a BU fan about why we'd take a bus to Omaha when we make soooooo much money in ticket profits and can afford to fly. Yes. Because BU fans know so much about 7 hour road trips like this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'm currently arguing with a BU fan about why we'd take a bus to Omaha when we make soooooo much money in ticket profits and can afford to fly. Yes. Because BU fans know so much about 7 hour road trips like this one. When they can walk to some of their road games, they shouldn't judge how we travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxforce19 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 When they can walk to some of their road games, they shouldn't judge how we travel. Exactly what I said, that they have no clue about how travel is "out west." He claims with our 3 million plus in ticket profits last year that we should fly everywhere apparently. Apparently not flying to Omaha was doing our student athlete's a "disservice." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxforce19 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 This is a BU fan telling us we are terrible to our athletes for not flying. http://baystateroadsports.blogspot.com/2013/11/guest-post-from-burntboats-in-response.html?m=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 This is a BU fan telling us we are terrible to our athletes for not flying. http://baystateroads...sponse.html?m=1 All someone would have to say is that it bolsters team bonding and keeps them humble by showing they aren't above a bus trip. Money isn't an issue. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigskyvikes Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 This is a BU fan telling us we are terrible to our athletes for not flying. http://baystateroadsports.blogspot.com/2013/11/guest-post-from-burntboats-in-response.html?m=1 What he is saying makes sense though. How does he say "ND fans"when in fact the comments are from one person? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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